July 1 and July 4 are coming next week and many are either getting ready to go away or hosting a backyard barbecue.  Of course, there are those who go all out, wearing flag t-shirts and shorts, but if you’re looking for something a little more sophisticated (yet casual and comfortable at the same time), here are a couple of suggestions:

A casual look:

Something a little dressier:

Sure, these looks are very neutral (especially the second one), but it doesn’t mean that it’s dull. Play up the colour with your make-up or jewellery!